The purchaser acknowledges that he/she has read, understood and agrees to the following Terms and Conditions whether or not a signature has been provided.
  1. The vendor snowmobile club or the OFSC may deny the permit purchaser or the snowmobile driver access to the OFSC trails if either fails to comply with any OFSC Terms and Conditions or Bylaws.
  2. The person identified on the Application for Trail Permit shall ensure that all operators and passengers of the snowmobile to which the permit is affixed are made aware of these conditions before accessing an OFSC trail.
  3. STOP WHEN REQUESTED TO DO SO. Report all damage to property to the nearest snowmobile club and police officer.
  4. If the Trail Permit is lost, stolen or damaged and needs to be replaced, contact the vendor snowmobile club. The fee for a replacement permit is $10.00. You must present the original trail permit receipt along with the original permit, or portion thereof. If not available, a police report or police incident # is required for stolen or lost permits.
  5. The Trail Permit is valid for the period shown on the Trail Permit and the Application for Trail Permit. A new Trail Permit must be purchased each season or after the expiration date.
  6. Where a person has accessed OFSC Benefits and Offers, report a change of address within 6 days to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, 9-501 Welham Rd., Barrie, Ontario L4N 8Z6. Telephone: (705) 739-7669, Fax: (705) 739-5005, Email Address: permits@ofsc.on.ca
ASSUMPTIONS FOR OFSC TRAIL USE
Snowmobiling is an inherently risky off-road activity that occurs in an unpredictable natural environment. Prior to entering onto an OFSC Prescribed Trail, every snowmobiler must be familiar with the "Assumptions for OFSC Trail Use" as follows:

1. All snowmobiles will be operated under a lawful trail use permit;
2. All operators and passengers willingly use the trails at their own risk;
3. Operators and passengers know and will obey the law, including, The OccupiersÕ Liability Act, The Motorized Snow Vehicles Act and the Trespass to Property Act;
4. It is recognized and accepted that snowmobiling is essentially an off-road activity taking place in the natural environment;
5. The OFSC is a volunteer-based organization with finite resources and manpower;
6. It is not practical, possible or desirable to maintain all trails uniformly or to remove all potential hazards;
7. The OFSC is providing the privilege of trail access without any guarantee of service or quality;
8. Operators and passengers will not consume alcohol prior to or while using the trails;
9. Operators and passengers will be prudent and responsible and shall ensure that snowmobiles are operated with appropriate care and control at all times;
10. Operators and passengers know how to snowmobile competently;
11. Weather conditions affect trails and snowmobile operation and may change without warning;
12. The maximum speed on trails is 50 km/h unless reduced by law or conditions;
13. There may be permitted users on the trail other than snowmobilers;
14. Operators will stay to the right of the trail notwithstanding that there are no center lines;
15. Operators know that there may be grooming or other maintenance activities under way at any time of the day or night;
16. Operators and passengers know that snowmobile trails are not engineered highways;
17. All operators and passengers know and will adhere to the principles published in The SnowmobilersÕ Code of Ethics;
18. All operators and passengers are aware that they use the trails at their sole risk;
19. Operators and passengers are aware that emergency and cell phone service may not be available;
20. Operators and passengers are aware that there are no legal requirements for signage on trails and, when provided, it is only for assistance and convenience;
21. Operators and passengers know that snowmobiling on OFSC trails is regarded as a family-oriented activity;
22. Operators and passengers know the unique and particular dangers of ice crossing;
23. The grooming and maintenance of trails, when provided, is meant solely to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of the safe and prudent operators and passengers;
24. Operators and passengers will dress appropriately for all conditions and will be equipped and will have appropriate emergency equipment at all times.